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In Memoriam: Robert Beardsley
Robert (“Bob”) Beardsley, long a central figure in the continental shelf physical oceanography community, passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on December 16, 2025.
From AMS Journals
AMS Science Preview: Mississippi River, Ocean Carbon Storage, Gender and Floods
Research published in "early online" format in journals of the American Meteorological society discusses how gender affects flood mortality, U.S. ranchers and climate change, underestimations of Southern Ocean carbon uptake, terrain and tornadoes, increasing atmospheric rivers, and the future of Mississippi River water.
People
Broadcaster Spotlight: Beyond the Forecast
Kevin Lemanowicz is a longtime New England broadcast meteorologist best known for his long career forecasting in the Boston market, most recently serving as chief meteorologist at Boston 25 News. A graduate of Cornell University and an AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, Lemanowicz spent more than 30 years communicating complex New England weather to viewers while also providing operational weather guidance to organizations across the region. Throughout his career, he has been committed to advancing both scientific communication and community engagement.
People
In Memoriam: Eugenia Kalnay
Eugenia Kalnay, who made highly consequential theoretical and practical contributions to a wide range of scientific subjects, especially numerical weather prediction and predictability, and who was a beloved mentor to generations of students, passed away on August 13, 2024.
AMS Updates
Meet 2026 AMS President Alan Sealls
As Alan Sealls steps into his role as 2026 AMS President, he carries with him decades of experience across broadcasting, education, communication, and service to both AMS and the broader weather, water, and climate enterprise.
AMS Updates
Be There: The Richard Stolarski Symposium
A symposium at the 106th AMS Annual Meeting will honor the contributions of Rich Stolarski, whose research has been vital to efforts to protect the ozone layer.
Papers of Note
Extreme Weather, Emotions, and Support for Climate Policy
A summary of “Extreme Weather Experiences, Emotional Reactions to Messages, and Support for Proclimate Policies,” by Asheley R. Landrum (Arizona...
From AMS Journals
Tornado Warnings Are Less Likely to Engage Spanish-Speaking Populations
A new BAMS article finds U.S. Spanish speakers are “less likely than English speakers to receive, understand, and respond to tornado watches and warnings."
Science Spotlights
A Categorical Call for Change
“I’m fairly optimistic that now is the time.” — Jennifer Collins of the University of South Florida, advocating for a...
Perspectives
100 Episodes of “Clear Skies Ahead”
There are many more ways than you’d think to forge a career in weather, water, and climate. Just ask the...
